Aegina
This complex of tidy family-friendly apartments sits on the southern edge of town, inland from the football field. Spacious apartments have DVD players,…
Aegina
This complex of tidy family-friendly apartments sits on the southern edge of town, inland from the football field. Spacious apartments have DVD players,…
Messinia
Rooms here are a little dated and bathrooms are a squish. But add the position, the light (all have sea-facing balconies) and the extensive buffet…
Chios
These traditional studios and cottages, spread across a striking village of medieval stone houses surrounded by olive and pine forests, feature modern…
Northeastern Aegean Islands
On the harbour’s far side, this is a Fourni bargain, with small, clean rooms, three of which have shaded balconies overlooking the small beach that skirts…
Peloponnese
The helpful, multilingual owner, Panagiotis, is a bonus at this pleasant spot, which has 23 warm-hued and airy rooms. It has good mattresses and spotless…
Hydra Town
Simple rooms, a friendly owner and a super location right in the heart of town make this a safe midrange bet. Good views can be had from the roof terrace…
Samos
Superb location in the village, with amazing balcony views, decent furnishings, and a lovely garden and orchard setting. Follow the painted wooden signs…
Mykonos
Let your biggest holiday dilemma be where to recline: by the pool at this luxe, laid-back hotel, at Paradise Beach (seven minutes’ walk) or at Paraga…
Epiros
A helpful family runs this great-value little guesthouse with a few spacious rooms and studio apartments with kitchenettes. Some have balconies, and one…
Corfu
This attractive garden complex of studios and cottages, 3km up from Gouvia towards Paleokastritsa, has a strong artistic and community ethos and offers…
Hydra Town
Clean lines, large rooms and clock-tower views feature at this quiet guesthouse just back from the harbour. Bathrooms are top-notch. Owners also operate a…
Delphi
Welcoming and well-situated campground, spreading down successive tiers through the olive groves, just outside Chrisso (9km by road west of modern Delphi)…
Hora (Mykonos)
In the heart of town, with a lush and leafy garden and highly regarded on-site restaurant, Kalita, Fresh has compact and stylishly minimalist rooms with a…
Around Athens
The Palmyra has large, sleek and modern rooms with balconies, plus big breakfasts and a swimming pool in a verdant garden. It's also super close to…
Saronic Gulf Islands
Located about 200m uphill on the main road inland from the harbour, these well-kept rustic rooms and lovely garden are back from the worst traffic noise…
Naxos
Popular with Mikri Vigla kitesurfers, rooms here are clean and comfy, with prominent wooden beams and a soothing blonde-wood and cream palette. Rooms come…
Hania Province
In an 18th-century stone building, lovely Villa Archodiko can sleep up to 10 and is a good base for Imbros Gorge. It has a large swimming pool, fireplaces…
Delphi
Simple carpeted rooms with dark-wood furniture and apricot tones in a quiet location on the slopes just above the village. Rear rooms look out towards the…
Hania Province
This professionally run family hotel is as fancy as things get in laid-back Sougia. Set in a quiet garden, units have plenty of elbow room, plus balcony…
Tinos
Little Nikoleta is one of Hora's best-value options, tucked away in a side street down the southern end of town. There’s a lovely garden, and some rooms…
Ionian Islands
Immaculate, comfy and colourful two-person studios, next door to and run by travel agency Routsis Holidays, which represents several other local studios…
Paros
In the Old Town maze and close to the waterfront, this clutch of simple rooms clusters around a quiet, flower-filled courtyard. Unbeatable location and…
Serifos
Friendly owner Giorgios runs a clutch of spacious, spotless rooms with kitchenettes and bug netting on the windows, just a couple of minutes' walk from…
Piraeus
About a 10-minute walk from the metro, this modern hotel has spacious rooms in whites and creams. Quiet rooms start on the 4th floor. It has a rooftop…
Lesvos
A reliable, functional family-run hotel right next to the quay with rooms facing the sea and a filling breakfast (€6 extra) that features produce of the…
Northeastern Aegean Islands
Attractive, clean and comfortable studios at Kampi Beach, with views to Patmos. About a 15-minute walk from the harbour.
Northeastern Aegean Islands
Maria Markaki’s two self-catering apartments in Kamari village overlook the sea. Both are fully equipped studios with double beds. Book ahead in high…
Milos
Rising high above the port, these five large self-catering studios are neat as a pin and decorated in an attractive traditional style, with sea-view…
Sifnos
This well-kept, family-run hotel is one of the best on the Platys Gialos strip. Small balconies overlook a leafy courtyard with the sea lapping just in…
Saronic Gulf Islands
Sleek rooms, some with seafront balconies, at this standard hotel sit above a ground-floor cafe-bar and patisserie. Breakfast is served in the downstairs…
Cyclades
Just a few minutes' walk from labyrinthine Ioulida, this compact hotel offers a cluster of light, brightly painted rooms with hilly views from the…
Lefkada
Bright, scrupulously clean kitchenette apartments, perched on the hillside a few metres up from the harbour, with sea-view balconies draped in…
Saronic Gulf Islands
This space-age-looking hotel is best for its sea-facing modern rooms and proximity to local cafes and tavernas. The rooms are comfortable, if a little…
Kefallonia
Welcoming hillside hotel just above the coastal road 10 minutes’ walk south of the village. Its large, comfortable rooms have expansive bay-view balconies.
Hora (Mykonos)
This clutch of typical Cycladic rooms and studios sits a short but steep walk from the heart of Hora. Relax after your exertions in the peaceful garden.
Santorini
A decent budget option at the southern end of Kamari, close to the beach and with well-kept rooms. Outside the summer peak, room prices tumble (€35).
Samos
Run by a friendly family, these spotless apartments across from the beach get rave reviews from loyal returning guests. It's close to the ferry port.
Hania Province
In Kambos, Sunset has great views over the valley. Rooms are basic but pleasant enough. The attached taverna serves up good-value grills and salads.
Samos
A comfortable and friendly hotel with rooms set away from Kokkari's busy main road. Breakfasts are served on a terrace. The beach is seconds away.
Corfu
A family-run hotel at a glorious curve in the coast road. Each of its 16 simple rooms enjoys magnificent views, and there's a terraced restaurant.